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This is what to do with garden waste when you are clearing up or clearing out your garden.
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Topiary is the art of training plants to take different shapes, and it’s a fascinating way to add your own unique touch to your garden. All you need is patience, a suitable plant and some sharp pruning shears. Here’s our simple guide to making your own topiary.
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Have you ever considered making your own compost? Not only does it save money, it also means your garden becomes more sustainable and biodiverse. So, what does it take to make good compost, how to make it and how to use it?
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June in British Columbia is a frenetic time of year for both people and their wild neighbours, with plants bursting forth in all their glory and animals – from reptiles and birds to mammals – busily trying to raise their families. So much growth and new life!
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Summer’s here and it’s the best time of year to be out in the garden, with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and long days to enjoy it all! Keep your garden looking fabulous this summer with our top 15 gardening tips for June.
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These water-saving solutions for your garden will help you to use less water while keeping your garden looking great.
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Children are always excited about being in the natural world, and express awe and curiosity. This natural affinity with the garden can keep children entertained for hours as they learn how to sow seeds, nurture and watch plants grow and learn where their food comes from. There are some really easy ways to get started and here are our top five.
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Making an outdoor living space in your garden gives you the best of both worlds – a place to enjoy being in nature and all the comforts of your living room at hand! There are many ways to turn an outdoor area into an extension of your home and here are a few of our favourite ideas.
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When you’re short on space for a garden, sometimes the only way to go is up! Vertical gardening is ideal for balconies, making use of walls, upright supports, and cleverly designed planters to turn even the smallest space into a little green piece of paradise.
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Many climbers can be great to encourage insects for birds and bats to eat plus provide resting and nesting spaces as well. Whichever climber you choose, it is sure to add interest and delight to your garden. Here's our top 5!
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Planting these top 5 drought-tolerant plants means they will thrive in dry conditions and longer hot summers. This will ultimately mean you can have a low maintenance garden to suit the environment.
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